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04-12-15, 08:24 AM
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...pretty obviously you have never read some of my better Yelp reviews at the Bike Kitchen.
The person working that day was unhelpful, patronizing, and a real creep. He made comments about what I was wearing, looking at me up and down - and told me this isn't a shop "where you can just drop off your bike and have someone do it for you." I told him I do it myself (I was well aware of the self-help structure of the shop before I visited). After meeting the attendant, I definitely did not feel comfortable staying to fix my bike there. I'm sorry to have to leave this review as I've heard wonderful things about the shop.
Total man cave. Most volunteers are wonderful and very helpful, however it only takes a couple of *******s to ruin the BK.
I wanted to buy a used bike. There was some donated bikes, most of them really used. Anyway, one was ok and I wanted to know more about it but the "manager" was not able to provide me with any information. It is like he was unable to speak or something, I got some words out of his mouth and then his phone rang so he left to have his conversation out of the store.
04-12-15, 08:33 AM
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Well I am going to try a pair of bib shorts and would like some opinions from you bib wearers out there.
Looking at these Giordana Laser Bibshorts Review - OutdoorGearLab
Looking at these Giordana Laser Bibshorts Review - OutdoorGearLab
04-12-15, 08:37 AM
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I would think that it would depend upon the nature of the ride; specially if it's shop affiliated, I can understand the desire to distance themselves from any possible liability.
04-12-15, 08:41 AM
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Why do BMX bikes have seats? I never see the riders sitting on the seat.
04-12-15, 08:56 AM
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04-12-15, 09:21 AM
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You should give that advice to Les. Always looking, but never finding. I've already got mine (steelie, that is), and it is the only one I will ever need. When it's right, you know it. What was that Groucho Marx said to the couple with gaboons of kids on his quiz show, "You Bet Your Life"? Something like, "I like my cigar too, but every now and then I take it out of my mouth." IOW, when is enough, enough?
Regarding latest not being greatest, don't forget that just because it is oldest, doesn't mean it is boldest. (Well give me some points for trying.)
Hey, all in fun. I am just pulling some chain here. "I've always been crazy. It's what keeps me from going insane." With apologies to Waylon Jennings.
Regarding latest not being greatest, don't forget that just because it is oldest, doesn't mean it is boldest. (Well give me some points for trying.)
Hey, all in fun. I am just pulling some chain here. "I've always been crazy. It's what keeps me from going insane." With apologies to Waylon Jennings.
That said, I could not allow your shot across the bow to go unanswered, at least not on MY watch, anyway. I knew west-coast Les was prolly not yet awake, so I had to defend his honor . . . and sensibilities.
BUT . . . Les's and 3a's passion for steel is not necessarily looking for something better than what they already own, it's simply a matter of n+1.
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04-12-15, 09:28 AM
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That's what makes our Heathy so special - she swims against the tide when the tide doesn't make sense. 
+1
It might make me uncomfortable, but I don't see it as a reason to kick him out of the ride. Especially if it was unintentional.
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04-12-15, 09:32 AM
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04-12-15, 09:38 AM
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Yesterday I went out with my non-cyclist dad. He did wear a helmet, which he initially put on backwards.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
04-12-15, 09:53 AM
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I fully realize you are just having fun. Your best quality is that you don't take this cycling stuff too seriously. And I was fully aware you own a steelie, you've posted it, after all.
That said, I could not allow your shot across the bow to go unanswered, at least not on MY watch, anyway. I knew west-coast Les was prolly not yet awake, so I had to defend his honor . . . and sensibilities.
BUT . . . Les's and 3a's passion for steel is not necessarily looking for something better than what they already own, it's simply a matter of n+1.
That said, I could not allow your shot across the bow to go unanswered, at least not on MY watch, anyway. I knew west-coast Les was prolly not yet awake, so I had to defend his honor . . . and sensibilities.
BUT . . . Les's and 3a's passion for steel is not necessarily looking for something better than what they already own, it's simply a matter of n+1.
04-12-15, 10:05 AM
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It was a club ride. Club rules state helmets are mandatory.
04-12-15, 10:08 AM
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I always marveled at folks who could write creatively rather than just technically and factually like me. I guess this fooling around and chain yanking stuff on the 41 is as close as I will ever come to "creative" writing. Occasionally it is close enough...mostly not so much.
I cannot say how bad I feel,
When pennmanparker disses steel.
I guess alone I ought to let it.
It's almost like he does not get it.
04-12-15, 10:19 AM
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Remember that swell donation bike I mentioned a while back with steel frame and discs
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...well, it's finally cleaned up, has tyres, and here are the photos for my CL ad.
Swell bike, pristine, my size, steel fillet brazed by this guy, but I looked at it again yesterday and just can't get excited.
Maybe you have to be a CX guy to really appreciate it. Anyhow, I'm still trying to figure out a fair used price, will probably call the shop over in Winters today for info.
...well, it's finally cleaned up, has tyres, and here are the photos for my CL ad.
Swell bike, pristine, my size, steel fillet brazed by this guy, but I looked at it again yesterday and just can't get excited.
Maybe you have to be a CX guy to really appreciate it. Anyhow, I'm still trying to figure out a fair used price, will probably call the shop over in Winters today for info.
04-12-15, 10:41 AM
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No one loves steel more than me. It's just that one is enough...for me. And one carbon, and one titanium, and well, I just don't know about aluminum. We will just have to see.
04-12-15, 10:41 AM
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Yesterday I went out with my non-cyclist dad. He did wear a helmet, which he initially put on backwards.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
04-12-15, 10:47 AM
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I could get started but I won't.
I do wear a helmet always but I have little faith in any real life saving function associated with one.
Funny, I have a couple of friends who are into motorcycling and cycling. They both ride Harleys. They would not be caught dead , which likely they will be some day, in one.
Get them in their lycra and out on their bicycles....yep, you got it, helmets always in place.
We are a species that is fond of uniforms. Even when we think we are rebelling against them, we find we are still wearing them.
I do wear a helmet always but I have little faith in any real life saving function associated with one.
Funny, I have a couple of friends who are into motorcycling and cycling. They both ride Harleys. They would not be caught dead , which likely they will be some day, in one.
Get them in their lycra and out on their bicycles....yep, you got it, helmets always in place.
We are a species that is fond of uniforms. Even when we think we are rebelling against them, we find we are still wearing them.
04-12-15, 10:49 AM
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...well, it's finally cleaned up, has tyres, and here are the photos for my CL ad.
Swell bike, pristine, my size, steel fillet brazed by this guy, but I looked at it again yesterday and just can't get excited. Maybe you have to be a CX guy to really appreciate it. Anyhow, I'm still trying to figure out a fair used price, will probably call the shop over in Winters today for info.
...well, it's finally cleaned up, has tyres, and here are the photos for my CL ad.
Swell bike, pristine, my size, steel fillet brazed by this guy, but I looked at it again yesterday and just can't get excited.
Maybe you have to be a CX guy to really appreciate it. Anyhow, I'm still trying to figure out a fair used price, will probably call the shop over in Winters today for info.
04-12-15, 11:33 AM
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Yesterday I went out with my non-cyclist dad. He did wear a helmet, which he initially put on backwards.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
We cruised a nearby MUP and some residential streets for 45 minutes to an hour. That was enough for him.
Then, after only a few minutes of recovery, I took to the death-defying roads for a 30-miler.
You're thinking, "wut, two rides in one day? What an animal!"
Yes, it's true--guilty as charged.
04-12-15, 11:38 AM
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Good month, this is.
My dad did not attempt to race me.
My dad did not attempt to race me.